Bangladeshi garment factory collapses-killing 352 people

Such a waste of life, dying in a garment factory would be horrible

This is capitalism folks, the workers don't matter, the only thing that matters is profit and cheaper goods. ayaqoob1

And the really sad thing is no one cares.seahorse123

You can't have a captain picard avatar with that attitude

Yes this is capitalism's fault and we should abandon it completely and pursue socialism because obviously that's so perfect.

This thread is full of herp and derp.

Regardless of the stupidity of this thread, it's depressing to hear stories like this.

" This is capitalism folks, the workers don't matter, the only thing that matters is profit and cheaper goods. Walmart and other retailers who sell cheap clothes are partially at fault here. ayaqoob1

Umm what?
They wouldn't have had jobs, let alone a shelter from the elements if they didn't work at this factory.

I know you, and I, living in the places we live, wouldn't be working for $30-40 per month as these people do, however their living expenses are vastly lower, as is their cost of food.

I've heard too many stories of children with no employable skills working to support their disabled/sick parents, making $2 a week collecting firewood until they can finally make that $5-10 a week making shoes. It doesn't seem like much, but these factories provide huge advantages for those with no job skills, as they're trained and employed.

[QUOTE="ayaqoob1"]" This is capitalism folks, the workers don't matter, the only thing that matters is profit and cheaper goods. Walmart and other retailers who sell cheap clothes are partially at fault here. Nibroc420

Umm what?
They wouldn't have had jobs, let alone a shelter from the elements if they didn't work at this factory.

I know you, and I, living in the places we live, wouldn't be working for $30-40 per month as these people do, however their living expenses are vastly lower, as is their cost of food.

I've heard too many stories of children with no employable skills working to support their disabled/sick parents, making $2 a week collecting firewood until they can finally make that $5-10 a week making shoes. It doesn't seem like much, but these factories provide huge advantages for those with no job skills, as they're trained and employed.

The thing is, they're not being forced to work, they choose to work. There was a situation in one of the Asian countries where child labor became illegal and, in return, saw an influx in child prostitution.

Our country is different from theres. We've already developed while others are still developing. All these countries can do is learn from our past mistakes but at the same time, we can't try to influence their policy every single time.

The thing is, they're not being forced to work, they choose to work. leviathan91

This is why we need regulations for companies both in the workforce country and in the company country. First world countries should prosecute companies that use abused or undignified workforces elsewhere.kuraimen

[QUOTE="kuraimen"]This is why we need regulations for companies both in the workforce country and in the company country. First world countries should prosecute companies that use abused or undignified workforces elsewhere.Nibroc420

[QUOTE="Nibroc420"][QUOTE="kuraimen"]This is why we need regulations for companies both in the workforce country and in the company country. First world countries should prosecute companies that use abused or undignified workforces elsewhere.kuraimen

thanks capitalism

Yes they make the choice between starving and working in dangerous conditions and risk dying. What a great choice!ayaqoob1

[QUOTE="ayaqoob1"]Yes they make the choice between starving and working in dangerous conditions and risk dying. What a great choice!Nibroc420

[QUOTE="Nibroc420"][QUOTE="kuraimen"] That's a ridiculous justification. That's like saying we should allow slavery since some people would be better being slaves than starving to death in Africa. You can't justify an atrocious act because it prevents another. That's highly unethical behavior. People should be guaranteed a dignified life. Maybe changes won't happen soon but they will happen sooner if there's more pressure for change and not playing along with it. And the fukushima example is pretty bad for comparison. The plant had safety regulations in order but extraordinary accidents happen sometimes. The Bangladesh example is one of negligence and irresponsibility.kuraimen

danger money n (Business / Industrial Relations & HR Terms) extra money paid to compensate for the risks involved in certain dangerous jobs

Either you accept the dangerous conditions and the pay increase that comes with it, or you don't.
No-one forced these workers to work there, they simply offered them jobs.

As for Fukushima, the citizens who were using the power generated by the reactor were inadverantly supporting the poor safety at the reactor.

People defending this are prove of how corrupt and evil capitalism is. They defend a company that hires the poorest people in the world to do their dirty business. They defend paying people pennies for risking their life. They act as if a starving family has much of a choice but to accept any work they can find.

I feel as if april has the record for most people on earth dying in one month, hopefully may is a better month.FPSunionOWNS

Sad thing is not many will care.

Even sad is how people are saying "well they chose to work there" "could have gone elsewhere" "The money was enough for their place"

Umm no, they live in utter poverty, with extremely basic shelter, food, or medical help.

People defending this are prove of how corrupt and evil capitalism is. They defend a company that hires the poorest people in the world to do their dirty business. They defend paying people pennies for risking their life. They act as if a starving family has much of a choice but to accept any work they can find.

osirisx3

[QUOTE="osirisx3"]

People defending this are prove of how corrupt and evil capitalism is. They defend a company that hires the poorest people in the world to do their dirty business. They defend paying people pennies for risking their life. They act as if a starving family has much of a choice but to accept any work they can find.

Nibroc420

[QUOTE="Nibroc420"][QUOTE="osirisx3"]

People defending this are prove of how corrupt and evil capitalism is. They defend a company that hires the poorest people in the world to do their dirty business. They defend paying people pennies for risking their life. They act as if a starving family has much of a choice but to accept any work they can find.

ayaqoob1

[QUOTE="Nibroc420"][QUOTE="kuraimen"] Again their options are limited. If I go to a worker who has a starving family and tell him: if you become my slave you'll suffer a lot but your family would have everything they want for the rest of their lives. And he accepts. Sure he's being responsible for his own demise but that doesn't make me any less of an unethical asshole that is taking advantage of a person in need. He will have to pay for his decision but I shouldn't be allowed to go unchecked because I'm basically a criminal.kuraimen

There should be, should isn't reality though sadly

gotta love how god continues to take massive dumps on the poorest people in the world "allah is merciful" BossPerson

Well he's gotta dump somewhere, where else is he going to release his divine poo?

I'm protesting wearing clothes until this injustice gets corrected!

I'm protesting wearing clothes until this injustice gets corrected!

THE_DRUGGIE

You are a true philanthropist

[QUOTE="kuraimen"][QUOTE="Nibroc420"] Everyone's options are limited. These people were not slaves, they chose to work, and could leave at any time, of course they'd have to find a new job. Same as anywhere else. There are laws against slavery, however there are no laws against paying someone to work in dangerous areas.Bane_09

There should be, should isn't reality though sadly